Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm has announced its plan to release an expanded selection of lenses for the X-Pro1. Fuji will start rolling out its lenses this Fall beginning with the XF14mm (21mm) F2.8 single focal length lens and the XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-F4 lens. In early 2013, Fuji will release three more high performance single focal length lenses: The XF56mm (84mm) F1.4 lens, the pancake XF27mm (41mm) F2.8 lens and the XF23mm (35mm) F1.4 lens.

Fuji will wrap-up its lineup with the telephoto XF55mm-200mm (83-300mm) F3.5-F4.8 lens and the super wide zoom XF10mm-24mm (15-36mm) F4 lens. Both lenses will feature optical image stabilization, and be released sometime in the "middle of 2013."

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Pre-orders for the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 are now being accepted by B&H and Adorama. The mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) looks like a retro-style rangefinder, but it's packed with many advanced features.

The Fujifilm X-Pro 1 features a die-cast aluminum top and base, leather like finish and a snug fitting eyepiece to give it a comfortable feel. Its advanced digital features include an APS-C 23.6 x 15.6mm X-Trans CMOS sensor, EXR processor and 3-inch RGBW LCD monitor. The X Mount helps attach the available FUJINON XF lenses to the X-Pro 1 body and keeps rear lens elements as close to the sensor as possible.

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Japanese consumers can now pre-order the Fujifilm X-Pro1 from Amazon. According to the product page, the latest mirrorless offering from Fujifilm is scheduled for release in Japan on February 18. Pricing for the body alone is set at 135,000 Japanese yen, equivalent to roughly $1760.

As Photo Rumors points out, pricing in the US is likely to be less. When the Fujifilm X10 launched in Japan it was priced at the equivalent of over $730. US market pricing was set significantly lower at $599.

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We've already heard that the Olympus OM-D camera is scheduled for an official announcement on February 8th. More information on specifications and a photo of the OM-D shutter release button have leaked out ahead of the official Olympus event. The photo is shown below and is the first of its kind to be revealed by 4/3 Rumors.

Although only a small portion of the OM-D is visible, it looks to be finished well. The model pictured is black, however Olympus is expected to follow the trend of retro styling seen in other cameras such as the Fujifilm X-Pro1. This would be a fitting tribute to the long line of Olympus OM film cameras.

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Olympus is planning a mirrorless digital update for its OM line of cameras, the last of which was named the OM-2000. The successor is said to be the OM-D and will be announced by Olympus on Wednesday, February 8th according to a report by 4/3 Rumors.

The latest in a long line of OM classics, including the OM-1, OM-4 and OM-10 among others will be a mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera with the same impeccable retro styling. The difference is that the OM-D will be packed with the latest digital technology inside the chassis.

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Fujifilm's latest entry into the digital camera market comes with the same sharp, retro styling seen in the Fujifilm X10 and X100 models. The X-Pro1 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) that will launch along with three specially designed lenses in February.

Even though the X-Pro1 may look like a rangefinder from decades ago, Fujifilm has packed advanced technology into this camera including the X Mount lens mount, which communicates information between the body and lens. Framing lines are adjusted automatically when switching to a different lens, and a hybrid viewfinder makes it easy to switch between optical and electronic settings at will.

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